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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Worried about problems am I ok?
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Worried about problems am I ok?
by ugonnalose, Jun 11, 2007 12:00AM
I woke up almost four weeks ago to find that my penis had a weird cluster of spots on the head of it..I have never had penis skin problems untill now.. I have been in a relationship for over 2 years and can not figure out whats wrong with me. The bumps do not hurt and do not appear to be full of any fluid. They turn white if u pick at it like a scab but do not go away. recently I started to notice more bumps (Red dots) coming in under the head of my penis on the forskin on both sides.. I had to take pictures because I am not good at explaining.. Also I have had wierd bumps on my scrotum for years and could never figure out what they were..
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Please any type of input would help or over the counter meds.. I know i must see a doctor.. Thanks again
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Please any type of input would help or over the counter meds.. I know i must see a doctor.. Thanks again
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Jun 12, 2007 12:00AM
, Jun 12, 2007 12:00AM
I think you have lichen planus. This is a fairly common, nonserious, nonsexual condition of no known cause. When it affects the penis, it's pretty easy to control using mild but prescription-strength cortisone creams. Let a dermatologist take a look and meantime, check out the scrotum bumps, which are almost certainly normal. You don;t have to avoid sex or any other activity if you have this condition--just treat it from time to time when it becomes visible.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
